IOWA ABC BOOKBy: Madison Slobodnik

A IS FOR Albert the bull

Albert the bull is in Audubon, Iowa and was made in 1963. He is located in Albert the bull park. He was made to celebrate the beef industry. He weighs 45 tons and is 30 feet tall. He is made of concrete and steel.

B IS FOR BLACK HAWK

Black Hawk was a war chief who led his led Black Hawk was very young he became a brave. Black Hawk went to prison for fighting for his land. In Iowa he refused to give in without a fight.

C IS FOR COUNCIL BLUFFS

Council Bluffs was found on January 19th 1853. The real name was Kanesville, Iowa and then it was named Council Bluffs. It is decades older than Omaha, Ne. It is located on the east side of the Missouri River.

D IS FOR Donna Reed

Donna Reed was born in Denison Iowa on January 27th ,1921. Donna Reed changed her name from Donna Belle Mullenger to Donna Reed. She won an award for being the best supporting actress. She died in 1986 from pancreatic cancer, thirteen days before her 65th birthday.

E IS FOR Effigy Mounds Effigy mounds is a raised pile of earth built in the shape of an animal or a human figure. People believe they were made for religious reasons. At least 4,000 mounds remain today. They mainly got lost because of plowing or farming. Some items were found in some Effigy mounds such as pottery, weapons , and tools.

F IS FOR Fort

Dodge

Fort Dodge was found in 1869. Fort Dodge’s industries are gypsum, limestone mining, drywall , trucking, vaccines, and retail . Fort Dodge is located in Webster county.

G IS FOR Glen

Miller

Glen Miller was on March 1, 1904. His name was Alton Glen Miller. He dropped out of college. When he was on a plane to entertain US troops in France when his plane disappeared and his body was never found. He died around December 15,1944.

H IS FOR Herbert HooverHebert Hoover born on August 10,1874 in West Branch, IA. He was the first president born in Iowa. He was the 31st president and served in 1929to 1933. His nickname was Grand old man. He was the first engineer president. He dies October 20,1964 at the age of 90.

I IS FOR Iowa

Hawkeyes

Iowa Hawkeyes are a team that represents Iowa. In 1889 Iowa Hawkeyes became a team. The Iowa Hawkeyes mascot is Herky.

J IS FOR John Wayne

John Wayne was born in Winterset, Iowa. His real name was Marion Robert Morrison. When he was bodysurfing a injury cut his college career. John Wayne played the hero in many war films but never served in the military himself. He was married and divorced three times.

K IS FOR Chief Keokuk

Keokuk earned his honor through acts of bravery. When Keokuk was very young he killed a Sioux warrior. When some people were on a hunting trip , Keokuk ordered his warriors to form a circle with their horses.

L IS FOR log cabins Items needed to build a log cabin 1.Wood2.Grass3.Straw4.Mud5.Clay6.ShinglesLog Cabins are located in Mideastern Iowa such as Tama and Marshalton. Log cabins are warm for winter and cool for summer. Some bad things that could happen would be a fire hazard. They are small and crowded

M IS FOR Mesqueke tribeThe Mesqwueke tribe are also known as the fox tribe. They call themselves Meshkwahkihaki which means known as the red earths. They are closely to the Sauk people. There are about 10,000 mesqueke people left.

N IS FOR Neola

In 1869 a school was made by David Tostev. Miss M. Webster was the first teacher. In 1870 the first post office and Mr. Duncan was the first man. In 1870 Daniel Flynn opened a saloon. In 1882 Neola became a town.

O IS FOR Okaboji

Okoboji is the deepest natural lake in the state. The depth is 136. It is one out of three of the bluest lake in the world. It is in Dickinson county.

P IS FOR POTATOES

Potatoes are the fourth

most important crop in

the world. A potatoe is

a vegetable. President

Thomas Jefferson was

the first president to

serve potatoes. The worlds largest potatoe

weighs 18 pounds. Potatoes are good for

you.

Q IS FOR Quaker Oats

company

Quaker oats was found in

1901. There are about

11,860 employees. The

company was made to make

food. An example that they

make would be oatmeal.

R IS FOR Robert Lucas

Robert Lucas was born on September 15th, 1937 in Yakima ,Washington. He won award for Economics in 1995. He was 73.

S IS FOR Sod housesSod Houses are located in North and the west part of the United States. Materials you need would be 1.Sod2.lumber 3.Mud4.Brick5.GrassIf roots grow in your sod house some rain will cone in. It is warm in winter and cool in the summer. Praire sod is a good substance. It is dark, dirty, crowded, and bugs can get in.

T IS FOR Tri Center

Tri Center has over 100 employees. There are 800 students from preschool to 12th grade. Tri Center is located between a corn field and a bean field. Tri Center is home of the Trojans and the lady Trojans. There were 3 people that did wrestling and did a good job . Loren Williams, Caleb White ,and Trevor Paulson. Trevor Paulson got 4th place. They finished in class 1A out of 87 other teams.

U IS FOR Union Pacific Railroad

Union Pacific was found on July 1st ,1862. It is the largest railroad in the United States. The railroad was approved by president Abraham Lincoln. It is still now running. It goes to United states to Chicago ,Illinois along the Mississippi River to the Pacific coast.

V IS FOR Allen James Van

Allen James Van was born in 1914 in Mount Peasant, Iowa on September 7. He was 91 years old when he died. He died in 2006.

W IS FORWheat

Wheat is a good source of a vegetable protein in most human food. In 2007 , 607 million tons of wheat were grown . The straw can be used as construction. Wheat is one of the most important crop in the world. It is part of the grass family. About 20 billion bushels are grown during the year. Canada, China, France, India, Russia, and the United States grow the most wheat each year.

X IS FOR Xerox Company

Xerox Company was found in 1906. There are about 136,500 employees. It is made for paper and equipment and then it was changed to digital images and computer stuff. It is still running.

Y IS For Bingham Young

Bingham Young was born on June 1,1801. Bingham Young University was found by Bingham Young in 1875. He was president of a church for 30 years on December 27, 1847. He died August 29, 1877 in Salt Lake City. Bingham Young University was named after Bingham Young.

Z IS FOR Blank Park Zoo

Blank Park Zoo was opened May 8,1966. There are about 104 different kinds of species. There are gardens and winded paths. They can have weddings, meetings, company picnics, and group outings.